The United Way of Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen closed the 2015 fundraising campaign at $1,253,257.
“Despite the state of the economy, our community continues to support United Way making an extraordinary impact throughout the Okanagan Similkameen,” said Shelley Gilmore, executive director. “Our volunteer impact teams will now go to work evaluating agency applications and determining the best, sustainable investments for these funds.”
The campaign achieved 84 per cent of the 2015 goal of $1.5 million. The top campaign of the year was Costco Wholesale who, with over 100 per cent of their employees participating in the campaign, raised close to $95,000. Bank of Montreal raised $60,000. United Way is supported by 84 employee workplace campaigns as well as a number of corporate and individual donors, sponsors and volunteers generously giving their time.
A community appreciation celebration (formerly Spirit Awards) is held each year to thank the donors, corporate sponsors and media partners of the South Okanagan/Similkameen campaign. This will include a sneak peek into this years planned investments. The event is held on May 4 at Painted Rock Winery.